When is a crime not a crime

Manchester 2017: Cain Bell is a man haunted by tragedy. Twenty years ago, his daughter, Hannah, was killed in a hit-and-run accident that shattered his world. Now, as co-owner of the Red Manifesto restaurant, Cain is trying to rebuild his life by proposing to his fiancée, April Sands, a celebrated chef with secrets of her own. When April is brutally attacked and left in a coma, Cain’s world is turned upside down once more. As he delves into the dark underbelly of the city’s criminal underworld, he uncovers a web of lies, deceit, and betrayal that stretches back decades. As the lines between friend and foe blur, Cain is forced to question everything he knows about love, loyalty, and justice. ​Can he find the strength to face the past and protect his future, or will the shadowlands of Manchester consume him?

A revised version of All Down the Line will be republished in 2025.